![]() "Some people could be given an entire field of roses and only see the thorns in it. Others could be given a single weed and only see the wildflower in it. Perception is a key component to gratitude. And gratitude is a key component to joy." -- Amy Weatherly This quotation spoke to me in this "X"-week of my musical intermission. I've been known to frame my musings with the alphabet. The letter "X" is usually one of the last concepts I develop. Yet time after time, I find the power, beauty and challenge in this errant character called "X" -with your indulgence, "eX". Hoping this series is no eXception :) Something Old: The Soul Survivors arrived on the scene for me at the age of six - the eXpressway to my grade school ...! To my delight, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, aka The Blues Brothers, put their magic on this classic in 1980. Something New: Elle King has been making music since 1998 - a sassy blend of pop, rock, blues and soul. This song from 2014 'kinda' fit the "X"-theme. It also happens to be my favorite from Elle ... so here you go! Something Borrowed: Dire Straits hailed from London with roots all the way back to 1977. The voice behind one of my all-time favorite rock bands is Mark Knopfler. Pour yourself a cup of coffee - with a side of "X"presso Love. Something Blue: "X"cellent Adventure was a new song to me by Al Jarreau - not at all the sound I would have expected but certainly showing off his range and sense of fun. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace and a song in your heart, mar
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Love what you did here and, of course, your musical selections. I always get a kick out of what you come up with. And ya know, I'm really liking the Elle King video. I've heard her music, but it's fun seeing the lyrics and following along.
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That quote really sums up the difference between optimists and pessimists. Love it and Love this release and your capture of the "X" songs like "Expressway to Your Heart." Wow, does that bring back fond memories of driving to high school in my big old Chevrolet in South Florida traffic. Will be listening to the other selections shortly. Cheers for the roses! Love and hugs.
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Mike
4/3/2019 11:47:27 am
Nice bit of philosophy to kick off mar's desk. Certainly some fun selections of music. Ex's and Ohs was amusing. Happy Wednesday, I am now ready to face the day.
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Verlie Burroughs
4/3/2019 01:07:22 pm
Morning Mar, X citing to see your muse and hear the music today,
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Pamela Oglesby
4/3/2019 01:29:23 pm
Hi Maria,
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Dear Mar
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Alice Brogan
4/3/2019 05:44:24 pm
Loved it and You!!
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4/3/2019 06:05:33 pm
I am listening to Axpresso Love as I type and I like the beat. My first time to hear it. It is hump day and I hope the rest of the week goes well for you. Love and hugs...
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paula
4/3/2019 08:47:49 pm
Maria my Xtremely Xcellent Friend....I like Al Jarreau. He's Xtra cool with his soulful music. You're getting closer to the end of the alphabet, girlfriend!
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Kimmie
4/6/2019 07:52:49 am
Good morning Mar
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